Job Description The Dixfield Sawmill is looking to fill general Production Support jobs with reliable, hard-working individuals who have a positive attitude and are able to work well as part of a team. Are you:
- A safety-oriented, energetic, hardworking and motivated individual, interested in a dynamic career with opportunities for growth?
What We Offer:
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 401k with 5% company match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurances
- Reimbursement Accounts
- Annual Uniform Credit
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent Scholarship Programs
- In-house professional certifications and training courses
Responsibilities
- Ability to identify damage or quality deficiencies of products and report accordingly
- Assist and maintain good housekeeping of the forklift and yard
- Supply production mills with the correct input materials
- Move products from production mills to storage locations for shipment
- Load and unload materials and merchandise from in coming vehicles and stack them to assigned / appropriate locations
- Have the ability to work in a team environment that is committed to working safely while focused on production
Qualifications
- Years of Experience Preferred:
- 2-5 years of experience with some type of machinery or production-line industry; sawmill experience is considered an asset
- Safety-oriented and able to safely operate an 8 forklift
- Self-motivated
- Desire to work with the best technology in the industry
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. About the Team Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology. Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 11 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.